Chute counter
OwnerAndy Lake, Kristen Lakeinventors
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Abstract
An object counting and collecting device having a number of chutes mounted in an array on a frame that can be hung on a fence. Each individual chute is identifiable by a unique color and/or number and includes a counter for counting objects dropped therein. A basket can be optionally attached to the frame below the chutes to catch the counted objects as they exit the chutes by gravitational force. A game can be played using the counting chutes wherein one or more players are assigned to a specific chute and the number of objects, e.g., balls, collected by the player are counted as the player deposit the objects into the chute. A winner of this game may be determined by the most number of objects collected.
Claims13
An apparatus for counting and collecting a number of objects, comprising:
- a frame;
- a plurality of gravity-fed chutes attached to the frame;
- a counter associated with each of the chute for counting a number of object passing therethrough;
- identification means for distinguishing each of the plurality of chutes from one another;
- and
- a receptacle removably attached to the frame for collecting and storing counted objects.
A game using an apparatus for counting and collecting objects, the apparatus having a frame, a plurality of gravity-fed chutes attached to the frame, a counter associated with each of the chute for counting a number of object passing therethrough, identification means for distinguishing each of the plurality of chutes from one another, and a receptacle removably attached to the frame for collecting and storing counted objects, said game comprising:
- assigning each of a number of players to one of the plurality of chutes;
- signaling the commence of gathering objects and placing gathered objects in the assigned chute;
- and
- recording the number of counted object collected by each player after all the objects are collected or after a predetermined period of time has lapsed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.